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Introduction

• Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work.
• This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed.
• As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.

Role

• To support implementation of Nutrition component under FFP project in Borno.

Main Responsibilities
Program Management:

• Working closely with the Nutrition Program Assistant ensure the identification of Lead mothers in the FFP-Nutrition communities
• Supervise the formation of support group and other activities of support group in the communities.
• Ensure the planning and implementation of Food demonstration in the community.
• Participate in data validation from the lead mothers in the community.
• Ensure that support group in the community are functioning effectively.
• Supervise the MUAC screening activities which include but not limited to MUAC screening, Spot checks, supportive supervision, referral of SAM cases home visiting and follow up
• Conduct NEED assessment, situation analysis, high risk analysis and risk operation plan towards the selection of Communities for outreach/mobile OTP services
• Planning and implementation of outreach services.
• Ensure effective and timely collection of results and data of all activities within his/her jurisdiction.
• Conduct baseline survey for selected beneficiaries using structured questionnaire on kobo platform.
• Sensitize selected vendor on the program specially the E-voucher system and involvement in the program.
• Ensure both the beneficiaries and vendors are assisted during voucher transfer transactions.
• Conduct monthly market monitoring across markets in Maiduguri from traders both program and non-program vendors.
• Conduct post distribution monitoring from sample of beneficiaries after voucher transfer.

Representation and Communication:

• Conduct community sensitization and mobilization with regards to FFP voucher program.
• Ensure community leaders and formed committees are sensitized on voucher system and entitlement from the program.
• Ensure community leaders are briefed about the program and expectation.
• Work with community leaders to establish communities in collaboration with IDP/Community leadership.
• Sensitization of leadership structures (community committees) formed on program objective, beneficiary targeting, and selection and eligibility criteria.
• Work alongside community leaders and committees to identify beneficiaries, who will be registered and enrolled on the program using structured form on kobo.
• Any other duties that may be duties assigned

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for Field Assistant and Community and communicate this to the Nutrition Program Assistant or Nutrition Program Officers.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Diploma in Health or health related course
• Proven capacity of management, leadership and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carers
• Knowledge of Local environment
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
• Ability and willingness to frequently stay at the field
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages

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Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Report to: The Humanitarian Team Leader.

Role Purpose

• The post holder will manage the HR and Administration function of the Humanitarian response in the North East and maybe deployed as a field level HR Manager in a complex, large-scale emergency around the country.
• The HR/Admin Manager will be expected to lead on HR assessments, HR strategy, coordinate recruitment, develop robust systems, policy and practice on people management in complex emergencies.
• In most circumstances, the post-holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing staff; develop, manage and co-ordinate the overall functioning of administrative support systems for the Humanitarian Program as well as service providers and events which includes office management, facilities management, development and maintenance of policies and procedures, travel, and staff management.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

HR Management:

• Assist with the strategic HR direction and support to the country humanitarian programme and local HR team
• Manage a local HR team for a country humanitarian programme
• Assist with the analysis of HR needs of a humanitarian programme and look for sustainable solutions.
• Provide a generalist HR service to managers across a full range of humanitarian HR issues
• Handle and advise on complex people management issues
• Monitor and review the impact and effectiveness of HR management interventions amongst the humanitarian team
• Work with humanitarian programme management to review staffing structures, grading and job profiles
• Develop and strengthen HR systems, policy and practice in key humanitarian HR areas such as recruitment (surge capacity), induction, training, performance management and staff care
• Develop and manage practical humanitarian HR information systems
• Provide operational HR support with local recruitment, induction, discipline and grievance issues
• Make use of all available policy, practice, checklists and guidelines (HR minimum standards, emergencies HR toolkits) and ensure Save the Children good practice is in place
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Administration Management:

• Management of Office facilities and travel for the Humanitarian team
• Ensure the Humanitarian Office is well equipped, has sufficient levels of supplies (consumables, stationery, equipment) etc, is fully functioning and fit for purpose to enable all staff to operate with maximum efficiency
• Oversee the maintenance of Humanitarian office premises/residences, furniture, fittings and all equipment in a fully functioning state.
• Pro-actively identify potential problems affecting staff and the running of the office, proposing solutions and working to put them in place
• Manage the Administration budget including preparation and monitoring; manage cash flow forecasting and supervise the petty cash for support services
• Manage and supervise the Administration staff

Office Management:

• Manage and oversee all day to day office management issues to ensure smooth running SC office
• Develop and manage plans for office seating to ensure that all staff are suitably accommodated
• Ensure that meetings/workshop services provided to SC is efficient and effective
• Ensure effective reception management and that there is always appropriate cover and a professional service is provided at all times to staff and visitors
• Ensure the effective flow of information between the Abuja, and Borno Offices
• Oversee the equipment and inventory in accordance with SC Global Policies and Guidelines. This includes safety/security and maintenance of equipment;
• Responsible for ensuring the office has adequate supply of stationery, consumables etc and ensure its effective use
• Develop, manage, and oversee effective relationships with service providers suppliers, landlords, etc, ensuring transparency and value for money

Facilities Management:

• Ensure premises are fit for purpose and suitably equipped and a tidy and professional appearance is maintained.
• Develop and maintain general office equipment track; regularly evaluate equipment and plan/recommend up-grade for future needs and also the disposal of obsolete items, take initiatives to adapt economical solutions/services, best practices to save SCI resources.
• Manage, communicate, implement and maintain office Health and Safety procedures including annual risk assessments and in consultation with the Head of Safety and Security develop evacuation and accident procedures
• Ensure full Health and Safety induction of new staff
• Carry out a monthly maintenance and Health and Safety check, and arrange, as required for any work to be carried out
• Liaise with landlords on all SC rented properties
• Oversee the overall maintenance of the residence/office premises, facilities assets and equipment (physical work environment) and ensure that these are secure and efficiently utilized
• Review and annually update all contracts and leases and ensure they are kept up to date and that all leases are compliant with the Nigeria government tax and other legal requirements
• Oversee the annual preparation of the renewal of licenses and permits as appropriate

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• A Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification
• Prior 3-7 years INGO experience at management level within a complex country programme in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
• Proven operational HR track-record - experience of providing a senior generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues
• Excellent skills in handling and advising on complex people management issues
• Experience of and well developed skills in recruitment and selection
• Good attention to detail
• Understanding staff care for humanitarian staff, in particular approaches to welfare, stress, R&R and debriefing
• Good facilitation skills and ability to deliver induction briefing/training
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

Desirable:

• Experience of a range of assessment techniques (including assessment centres)
• A Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or equivalent
• Fluent in English and Hausa languages